DCPos#: AW317
Job Code: 2012_FT
Posting Date - FROM: 06 / 02 / 2020
Posting Date - TO: -- / -- / ----
Department:
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT -- 7010
Shift: Nights
Shift Starting Time: 1845
Shift Ending Time: 0715
Employment Status: Full-Time
Zip Code: 95203

REGISTERED NURSE 1 - EMERGENCY DEPARTMEN

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families in a safe environment. Functions as an Advance Beginner nurse (Benner, Novice to Expert Nursing Theory) within the competency checklist of assigned unit.  Accountable for effective leadership and direction to the nursing care team ensuring patients' comfort, safety and personal care.  Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures.  Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator which requires a clean-shaven face.  This is a union position. 

Requirements:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:      

Education required to qualify for license as a registered nurse.   B.S.N. preferred.

Experience:

An RN I is an RN who has less than 6 months acute care experience. Academic clinical experience must enable the applicant to pass required clinical competencies, including demonstrating EKG rhythms by exam, within probationary period.

Licenses/Certificates:  

Current California Registered Nurse License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA required

Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

Unit Specific:

Surgery & Emergency Department: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate through AHA required